1.    Culzean Castle – This is perched on the cliff tops above the town and offers you breathtaking views across it. Not only is it a wonderful place to explore but if you have the money you can always arrange to stay in it as well. The top floor of the castle was converted into an apartment in the 1940′s for General Eisenhower to use. This was done as a way of thanking the General for commanding Scottish soldiers during the Second World War. He used the apartment on more than one occasion including whilst he was President of America. Now these rooms are used a self contained country style hotel and there are six rooms in which guests can stay. 

2.    TheVikingar – This explores the history of the Vikings in Scotland from the time of the Viking invasion to their defeat in 1263 in Largs. You have the chance to come face to face with their Gods and learn what life was like for the Vikings seven hundred years ago. But not only do you learn about the Vikings you can enjoy other facilities such as the swimming pool, theatre, a soft play area for children and the cafe.

3.    Burns Cottage and Museum – This is the birthplace of Robert Burns and is to be found in Alloway. The house was built Burns’ father and Burns himself only actually lived in it for the first seven years of his life. The museum is also home to the Burns family bible.

4.    Robert Burns Monument – This overlooks the River Ayr and its two main bridges. The monument has been standing here since 1823 and inside it features more than 600 exhibits about Robert Burns. One of the two bridges you can see is Auld Brig. Burns prophesized that this bridge would have to be rebuilt. This prophecy did come true and the bridge that was built on the site in 1788 had to be rebuilt in 1877.

When you next visit Ayr, be sure to book your Ayr hotel from this list.